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Posted 1 week ago
Sun 01 Feb, 2026 12:02 AM
Merula shares how coming out helped her embrace her true self and feel truly free. 🌈✨
The process of coming out can be different for everyone, make sure to have a look at what support and resources are available to help you in doing so!
Support for students
You can learn more about all of the support on offer for students on the intranet.
LGBTQ+ Wellbeing Champions are students who are LGBTQ+, who have undergone health and wellbeing training to provide peer support to other LGBTQ+ students through a range of different activities.
They host coffee lounges every fortnight, run LGBTQ+ themed events and help facilitate a Gender Diverse Space for students.
We have a dedicated team of Trans Support Advisers who are available to offer support meetings to any student who would like support relating to transitioning at University or students who are questioning and would like to find out about the practical support available.
To request a meeting with a Trans Support Adviser, please complete our online Request for Trans Support form.
The Gathering is an inclusive LGBTQ+ Christian Church for all and a safe place for the LGBTQ+ Community to explore the Christian Faith. To find out more visit The Gathering’s Facebook page.
One-to-one support is also available from the university's LGBTQ+ Chaplain for students wishing to explore spirituality.
There are a number of societies and associations at the SU that provide advice, support and organise social events for students throughout the year.
The LGBTQ+ Association
Further support is also available from:
- LGBT+ Elected Officers - Cardiff Students Union officers, campaigning for LGBTQ+ right
- Trans Aid Cymru - a mutual aid organisation for and by Transgender, Non-Binary and Intersex (TIN) people.
- Umbrella Cymru - gender and sexual diversity support service
- Galop - the LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity
- Stonewall Cymru - information, support and guidance on LGBTQ+ inclusion
- Trans Social Meet Up monthly meetups in Cardiff
- Out and Proud Cardiff weekly meetings in Cardiff for 13-21 year olds
- Impact - LGBTQ+ youth group meeting weekly in Cardiff for 13-25 year olds
- LGBT Good Vibes weekly meetings in Swansea for 11-25 year olds
- The LGBT Foundation - working to support LGBTQ+ people, including help with healthcare
- National Hate Crime Support - run by Victim Support, providing free and confidential emotional and practical support to victims of hate crime
- The UK Intersex Association (UKIA) - education, advocacy, campaigning and support organisation which works on behalf of Intersex people
- Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) - a forum for those on the ace spectrum to talk about their experiences and make friends
- Trans Unite - find a transgender support group near you
- AKT – mental health resources for the LGBTQ+ community
- Mind – LGBTQIA+ mental health resources
- Zoteria - an app for reporting LGBTQ+ hate crime - download for Apple or download for Android.
